Are tenant-owned extinguishers included in NSPIRE inspections?

• A. Yes
• B. Only if requested
• C. Only smoke alarms
• D. No

Answer: (D)

NSPIRE inspections focus on safety features that the property owner or manager is responsible for maintaining and that are part of the building’s fire protection system. This means extinguishers and other fire safety equipment that are installed, installed-to-code, and maintained as part of the property’s infrastructure are evaluated. Tenant-owned extinguishers are personal items and not under the property's control, so they are not within the NSPIRE inspection scope. In short, tenant-owned extinguishers aren’t included in NSPIRE inspections.